Maweja Takers registered two victories in the two Amos Charity Shield Soccer Tournament matches that they played over the past weekend. They beat Tshakhuma Na Ndilani FC 1-0 at the Tshiemuemu grounds on Saturday before registering a 2-0 victory over Tshakhuma RO United at the Malaria grounds the following day.

Their game against Tshakhuma RO United was played under protest. RO lodged a protest with the referee before the game kicked off. RO United alleged that one of the players of Maweja Takers, Khuliso Netshaulu, was not properly registered with the team. Their argument was based on the fact that Maweja failed to produce Netshaulu’s registration card as required by the rules and regulations for the tournament.

Their game against RO United was characterized by dangerous tackles, but the diminutive referee, Mr Jelly Chabane, refused to see any of the wrongdoers go unpunished. Victor Makhaukhau of United was the first player to go into the referee’s book. He tackled Khumbudzo Muvhango from behind in the 14th minute and the referee was quick to flash yellow.

Maweja Takers took the lead in the 24th minute. Their left flank, Zwivhuya Tshisaphungo, forced his way through the defence of United and beat the keeper with a ground cutter. Elvis Netshidongololo of RO United was also reprimanded with a card for a dangerous tackle. The last player to be warned with a card in the first half was Victor Mahlaule of Maweja. He protested against the referee’s decision.

RO United approached the last half aggressively, but it was difficult for them to find their way through the defence of Maweja. Maweja increased the margin in the 76th minute. Dzulani Munyai blasted in a rocket after scramble within the box. United threatened to score five minutes before the final whistle. Their forceful striker, Lufuno Mugodi, lost possession on the brink of unleashing within the box.